Tax Collections Will Resume For Marylanders Aug. 16

MARYLAND — Tax collections and licensing activities were put on hold during the heart of the coronavirus pandemic per executive orders issued by Gov. Larry Hogan. An extension was issued through Aug. 15 to help Marylanders facing financial difficulties, both individuals and businesses alike. But that extension is set to expire.

“My office will continue to work with individual and business taxpayers who continue to feel the lingering effects of the pandemic,” Comptroller Peter Franchot said. “I’m encouraged that Maryland’s high vaccination rates could help us emerge from the pandemic, but for many, COVID-19 took a heavy toll on their bottom lines that will take a long time from which to recover.”

Enforcement activities that will resume Aug. 16 include, but are not limited to, offsets of state and federal income tax refunds, license holds, audit and collection activities, including the issuing of liens, offsets of state vendor payments, and resumption of pre-pandemic payment agreements.

Some taxpayers may receive notices from the Comptroller’s Office prior to Aug. 16, but these notices will be limited to those circumstances where legal action is required earlier than Aug. 16 to protect the interests of the state of Maryland, Franchot's office stated.

Taxpayers with liabilities may contact the Comptroller’s Office at any time to discuss their situations or to enter into payment arrangements:
Business Tax Liabilities
Telephone contact - 410-649-0633E-mail contact – CDCOLLECTIONBIZZ@marylandtaxes.gov
Be sure to include business name, contact name, daytime telephone number, central registration number or federal identification number.
Personal Income Tax Liabilities
Telephone contact – 410-974-2432E-mail contact – CDCOLLECTIONIND@marylandtaxes.gov
Be sure to include name, address, daytime phone number and the last four digits of the taxpayer’s social security number.